Spencer's play down stretch helps Tennessee State win 69-65

CHARLESTON, Ill. -- Delano Spencer made a steal and layup for the lead with 39 seconds left and added two free throws with 4.7 seconds remaining to seal a 69-65 Tennessee State victory over Eastern Illinois on Thursday night.

Spencer's layup made it 65-63 and his two free throws 67-64 before Ken'Darrius Hamilton added a pair of free throws with 1.1 seconds left.

EIU had an 11-point lead in the first half but was up just 30-28 at the break. EIU scored the first five points of the second half but the Tigers tied it at 39-all with 16:27 left and the game remained tight.